Here are the teams coming to Dallas Stadium for the World Cup knockout round
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DALLAS - The knockout round of the World Cup could bring new soccer superstars to Dallas Stadium.
Argentina vs. Jordan on June 27
The first round of competition – the group stage – is wrapping up this weekend. Argentina is heading back to Arlington to face off against Jordan on Saturday.
Lionel Messi and Argentina sealed the top spot in Group J after securing wins over Algeria and Austria. The Jordanians have already been eliminated from the tournament after losing to both of those teams.
That match is scheduled to kick off at 9 p.m.
Ivory Coast vs. Norway on June 30
Following Saturday's game, the tournament moves into the knockout round. Next week, Dallas Stadium will host a pair of do-or-die showdowns in the Round of 32.
First, the Ivory Coast will face off against Norway on Tuesday at noon. Norway lost to France on Friday afternoon, meaning they're headed to Arlington as the runner-up in Group I.
It also means local fans will see Erling Haaland in action. He's tied with France's Kylian Mbappé for second place in the Golden Boot race.
Norway's fans are famous for their Viking helmets and synchronized rowing chants.
Norway's forward #09 Erling Braut Haaland takes part in a training session on the eve of Norway's 2026 World Cup football tournament Group I football match against France at New England Revolution Training Centre in Foxborough, near Boston, on June 2
Australia vs. Egypt on July 3
The next scheduled match in Arlington will take place on Friday, July 3 at 1 p.m., featuring Australia against the second-place finisher from Group G, Egypt.
The Pharaohs secured claimed their spot in the knockout phase for the first time in their history after a 1-1 draw to Iran, who now must wait on the outcomes of the remaining games in Groups J, K and L to see them through as one of the eight best third-placed teams.
The Source: The information in this story comes from FIFA schedule listings and past news coverage.
